The 14 NI postcode areas with zero new Covid-19 infections in the last seven days

NI sewage being tested at 13 different sites to track Covid - will rise to 40 testing points across NI

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Subscribe              May 27, 2021           Good afternoon. There was a very positive announcement today in the fight against Coronvirus with the news that all adults in Northern Ireland could now book a Covid-19 vaccination. Over 70% of the adult population in NI have received their first dose with 40% having got both jabs. This can only help us return to normal life.  With many wondering if a sunshine get-a-way will be possible this summer Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride has said that Northern Ireland's version of vaccine passports to allow travel abroad should be announced in July. He added that the vaccine passes will initially use a written format before moving to a "digital solution". Possible uses for the so-called passports — other than travel — has yet to be decided. In other news Arlene Foster has been awarded six figure sum in damages from TV presenter Dr. Christian Jessen. The Celebrity doctor is to pay Arlene Foster £125,000 in damages for a false tweet that she was having an extra-marital affair. Mr Justice McAlinden awarded the record figure to Northern Ireland's outgoing First Minister for the TV star's "grossly defamatory" and completely unfounded rumours.   Have a good evening. Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor Stay informed for just 1 penny a day with our 3 month trial. Use the promo code ONEPOUNDTRIAL for full access to the News Letter. You'll see 70% fewer ads, get daily puzzles and access to the app (digital+ only). Click for full details.  You can cancel at any time, though we hope you wont Should the compulsory TV licence fee be scrapped? Have your say in our poll           These are the 14 NI postcode areas with ZERO new Covid-19 infections in the last seven days           As the number of new Covid-19 infections continues to come down right across Northern Ireland there are a number of postcode areas that have seen no new cases in the last seven days.                 NI sewage being tested at 13 different sites to track Covid - will rise to 40 testing points across NI   Northern Ireland's waste water is being tested to track cases of Covid-19.           Scientists 'find cause' of rare blood clots linked to Covid vaccines - and how to solve it   Scientists claim to have identified the cause of rare blood clots which have been linked to some Covid-19 vaccines.           BBC Proms in the Park cancelled for second year in Northern Ireland - but this is when you will be able to sing Rule Brittania   BBC Proms in the Park has been cancelled for a second year in Northern Ireland, it has emerged.           Covid-19 vaccine opens to ALL ages 18-years and over   The vaccination programme in Northern Ireland will today open for everyone aged 18 and over.                 View more news

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